Economic Development | City of Oregon City

Wednesday May 16th

Economic Development

In 2010, the City of Oregon City initiated an Economic Development program. Economic Development in Oregon City covers a wide variety of topics, but the primary goal is to provide information that can help recruit and assist businesses that are interested in locating or expanding in Oregon City.

Businesses that provide well paying jobs are especially important in that they bring additional dollars to the community that can help support other business growth, provide needed goods and services to the citizens of Oregon City, and can provide additional tax dollars to support city services and schools.

Currently, the Economic Development program is coordinating two major development projects in the downtown area. The City is working with two different developers to turn vacant land, both on old landfill sites, into viable developments. If built, they would provide jobs, services and additional tax revenue to the City. The "Cove" project is currently planned to include a park, waterfront walkway, several apartments, condominiums and a restaurant with some office development. The "Rivers" project is in the planning stages, but could include a large number of retail businesses located on top of the Rossman landfill site.

Please visit the Rivers FAQ page for more information including a financial analysis.

Why Oregon City?

Oregon City is the first city in the United States incorporated west of the Rockies. Oregon City is located 13 miles South of Portland at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers. The city has three major zones, defined by steep hills or bluffs. The city is home to shopping areas, recreational opportunities, businesses, a wide variety of historical and cultural attractions, and several Interpretive Centers and Museums dedicated to celebrating the Pioneer spirit. Oregon City was the first State Capital and is the County Seat of Clackamas County.

Fast Facts:

Population

2009 Oregon City Population: 30,710
2009 Clackamas County Population: 386,143
2010 Oregon Population: 3.8 Million

Business Advantages

Available selection of buildings and land in a range of sizes, for sale or lease
Skilled and available work force
No sales tax

Location

County Seat for Clackamas County
13 miles south of Portland
At the confluence of the beautiful Willamette and Clackamas Rivers
Home of the Willamette Falls
Interstate 205 passes through the city's northern edge
Three other state highways (OR 43, OR 99E, and OR 213) pass through or terminate in Oregon City
The Union Pacific Railroad passes through the city. The city also has an Amtrak depot, with twice-daily service in each direction. Amtrak run the Cascade line between Portland and Eugene, Oregon.
20 miles to Portland International Airport

Climate